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What We Know and Don’t Know About Gut Bacteria and Fatty Liver Disease
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Abstract
Changes in the gut microbiota are linked to the development and progression of alcohol-associated and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Microbes in the intestine play a dual role in liver health, maintaining homeostasis while also acting as a source of pathogens.
- Alterations in gut microbiota composition may promote chronic liver diseases, particularly in Western populations.
- Microbial products are implicated in the pathogenesis of liver diseases, suggesting a complex relationship between gut bacteria and liver function.
- Potential microbial biomarkers could aid in identifying specific liver disease subtypes.
- Manipulating the gut microbiota may offer new treatment strategies for fatty liver diseases.
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